1. Watchable Wildlife -- Birds Of Prey Watchable Wildlife birds of prey. By Bob Garrison. Outdoor California September/October, 1994. Back. Nothing captures the essence of wild California better than the sight of a bird of prey soaring over sun-bleached hills and valleys. eagles, falcons and vultures can be found throughout the state. As winter approaches, many birds of prey, also known as http://www.dfg.ca.gov/watchable/prey.html

Watchable Wildlife Birds of Prey By Bob Garrison Outdoor California - September/October, 1994 Back Nothing captures the essence of wild California better than the sight of a bird of prey soaring over sun-bleached hills and valleys. Their majestic stature, large size and sheer numbers make them an ideal focus of your fall wildlife viewing. Thirty-four species of hawks, owls, eagles, falcons and vultures can be found throughout the state. As winter approaches, many birds of prey, also known as raptors, migrate into the state from colder areas to the north. Certain areas, such as Hawk Hill in Marin County, provide spectacular views of hundreds of raptors soaring past on their travels south. The search for food drives most raptors to warmer climates where rodents, rabbits, birds, reptiles and insects remain plentiful. Viewing birds of prey can be as simple as watching roadside fence posts and power poles for red-tailed hawks and kestrels. With a bit more effort and a little studying, you can easily spot five to 10 species of raptors on a day's excursion. The first step is investing in a bird field guide and reading about the habits of each bird of prey found in the area you plan to visit. The next step is to search out the natural habitats where the birds reside. Start by visiting a few of the watchable wildlife locations listed below for guaranteed success. Once you arrive, your bird guide is a must for identifying one species from the next. With a little practice, you will be able to identify a raptor simply by its shape, location, and behaviors.

2. Biologybase: The Birds Of Prey Outline Of Talk I've given on birds of prey.go to The birds of prey of North America the New World vultures. The smallest birds of prey are the Falconets of southeast Asia http://www.interaktv.com/BIRDS/Raptortalk.html

BiologyBase covering the world of life The Birds of Prey BiologyBase Checklist Index Bird Index by Robert B. Hole, Jr. This is the outline of a talk I've given on birds of prey. go to The Birds of Prey of North America go to Checklist of the Birds of Prey of the World go to Checklist of the Owls of the World Raptor: 1) a plunderer 2) a raptorial bird (Webster's unabridged dictionary) Falconry: a long history: earliest recorded about 4000 years ago, in China supposedly introduced into Europe by the Crusaders,though Aristotle wrote about it introduced to England in about 860 A. D. in the 1600¹s, there were a set of rules of ownership - only certain social classes could own a particular type of bird: Emperors: Eagles Kings and Queens: Gyrfalcons Earls: Peregrine Falcons Yeoman: Goshawk Lady: Merlin Priest: ³Sparrow Hawk² (Sharp-shinned Hawk) ³to a knave or servant, the useless kestral² Why are Raptors popular? They have power, grace, beauty and the history of being ³Royal² birds What are the Birds of Prey: They have raptorial (=grasping, siezing, holding) feet

3. IdahoPTV Dialogue For Kids Birds Of Prey Facts And Information A bird of prey is a carnivore (meat eater) that secretary bird (1 specie in Africa).falcons (63 species vultures (7 species). owls (148 species). HUNTERS BY DAY http://www.idahoptv.org/dialogue4kids/birdsofprey/facts.html

What makes a Bird a Bird? What Makes A Bird A Raptor? Types of Raptors Birds of Prey Facts ... Test Your Knowledge DEFINITION The word raptor is derived from "rapere", a Latin word, which means to seize or capture. More specifically, a raptor is a bird of prey. A bird of prey is a carnivore (meat eater) that kills and eats mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects, rodents, and other birds. Many birds hunt, kill, and eat meat, but they may not be a raptor. There are three distinguishing traits that make raptors different from other birds: hooked beaks with sharp edges feet with sharp, curved claws or talons keen eyesight ORDERS AND GROUPS Raptors belong to two scientific orders, the Strigiformes and Falconiformes. The orders are divided into six groups with a total of about 446 species worldwide. They include: secretary bird (1 specie in Africa) falcons (63 species) osprey (1 specie) hawks and eagles (226 species) vultures (7 species) owls (148 species) HUNTERS BY DAY OR BY NIGHT Raptors also fit into two basic groupings as hunters, they are either diurnal or nocturnal hunters.

4. Kielder Water Bird Of Prey And Falconry Centre An opportunity to meet, see and hear Owls and birds of prey (falcons, hawks, buzzards, vultures) from around the world and learn about the ancient sport of falconry. http://www.discoverit.co.uk/falconry/

An opportunity to meet, see and hear Owls and Birds of Prey from around the world and learn about the ancient sport of falconry. Birds Centre Location Search ... Books Kielder Water Bird of Prey Centre, Northumberland, England. Telephone: +44 (0)1434-250400 E-mail: info@birds-ofprey.com

5. IdahoPTV Dialogue For Kids Learn About Birds Of Prey botulism) that exceeds the capacities of many other birds. vultures usually don tbuild a nest and will lay they eat dead meat instead of capturing their prey! http://www.idahoptv.org/dialogue4kids/birdsofprey/birdpreyfact.html

Birds of Prey Past Episodes April 20, 2004 2:00/1:00 pm MT/PT What is a Bird? What is a Raptor? Learn about Birds of Prey Threats to Birds of Prey Test Your Knowledge! Classroom Activities Links ... Dialogue For Kids Home Check out these Birds of Prey Facts to Vultures Owls Hawks eagles, harriers, osprey, accipiters, falcons, buteos, kites Learn About Vultures Vultures are large black raptors with a long wingspan that are often seen soaring in groups in high wide circles, rocking and tilting in flight, usually gliding in a strong "V" shape. Vultures usually have bare, unfeathered heads, which helps reduce infection when feeding on rotten meat. There are 3 species of vultures in North America , the turkey vulture, black vulture, and the California condor. The only one of these species to be found in our area is the turkey vulture These raptors are known to gather by the hundreds or even thousands to roost together!

6. Last Chance Forever L.C.F. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation and release of injured and orphaned raptors, birds of prey such as hawks, owls, eagles, falcons, and vultures. http://www.lastchanceforever.org/

LAST CHANCE FOREVER The Bird of Prey Conservancy Updated July 3, 2003 Email us! raptor@ddc.net Rescue Rehabilitation Release Investigative Studies Education Attention: This site is currently experiencing a radical face-lift! Please bear with us as we strive to improve ourselves! JUST FOR KIDS LCF Calendar Helping LCF History of LCF ... Newsletter 2001 (1.87MB) American Biophysics Corp., Manufacturer of the Mosquito Magnet , Helps Last Chance Forever Keep Birds Safe From West Nile Virus Last Chance Forever was recently struck a devistating blow. The West Nile Virus has come to Central Texas, and LCF's birds were the first documented positive cases in Bexar County. Sadly, LCF has lost six birds to the Virus since late July, with several others becoming ill. Last Chance Forever sent out a distress call to manufacturers of vector control devices to help lessen the risk of further infections in the birds. American Biophysics Corp., the manufacturers of the Mosquito Magnet products, responded generously and graciously! They donated two Mosquito Magnet Liberty systems to LCF to help safeguard the birds. Their generous gifts are helping LCF put birds of prey including our national symbol, the Bald Eagle, back into the wild! Visit our on line Gift Shop for gift ideas from Last Chance Forever.

7. Create Or Make Your Own Screensavers. (Windows 95/98/NT/2000 Screen Savers) View closeup photos of bald eagles, osprey, vultures, pelicans, falcons, hawks, cranes, and several others for Windows system. http://www.softdd.com/birdprey/index.htm

SCREENSAVER DOWNLOAD BELOW !! What is "A+ Screensaver Creator"? This "Screensaver Creator" allows you to create your very own screen savers which displays your photos, including JPEG pictures. You can even play your own sound files, and you also receive a free video screensaver with each purchase. Not only can you view your own photos and play your own sound files, but you can also view your own MPEG or AVI files. Pictures can be displayed randomly or sequentially, and you can stretch the images full-screen, tile multiple images, overlap images, slide images, and much more. Listed below are some of the main features. To install, simply click the download link below to copy the program called "aplus.exe" to your machine, then run this self extracting program and it will automatically install for you. When the installation finishes, you can then go into your screensaver settings, select "Aplus" from your screensaver menu, and click the settings button to view your display options. Some pictures have already been added for you so you can preview how it works. Features Include: -Display your own pictures, including JPEG images.

8. Know Your Birds Of Prey: Vultures To Falcons - From CD-ROM Access Know Your birds of prey vultures to Falcons the sights sounds of America's real raptors Editor Wayne Campbell (Fellow, American Orinthologist's Union) birds of prey Species List (includes http://www.cdaccess.com/html/pc/birdprey.htm

New Arrivals Back in Stock Price Reductions Upcoming Titles ... MAC PRODUCTS Null Know Your Birds of Prey: Vultures to Falcons Sold Out (Win95/98/3.1) (Jewel Case) (BIRDPREYPJ) Axia International Reference The world's most powerful birding software. Only Axia lets you compare and contrast similar birds side by side. In 'Challenge' mode, you'll learn to identify all these species in hours instead of years. Senior Editor: Wayne Campbell (Fellow, American Orinthologist's Union) Birds of Prey Species List (includes all sub-species): American Vultures (Cathartidae) Black Vulture Turkey Vulture California Condor Hawks, Eagles, Kites (Accipitridae) Osprey Hook-billed Kite American Swallow-tailed Kite White-tailed Kite Snail Kite Mississippi Kite Bald Eagle White-tailed Eagle Steller's Sea-Eagle Golden Eagle Northern Harrier Sharp-shinned Hawk Cooper's Hawk Northern Goshawk Common Black-Hawk Harris' Hawk Gray Hawk Roadside Hawk Red-shouldered Hawk Broad-winged Hawk Short-tailed Hawk Swainson's Hawk White-tailed Hawk Zone-tailed Hawk Red-tailed Hawk Ferruginous Hawk Rough-legged Hawk Carocaro, Galcons (Falconidae)

9. IdahoPTV Dialogue For Kids Birds Of Prey Facts And Information Threats to birds of prey. Test Your Knowledge such as hawks, eagles, kites, vultures, harriers, osprey, falcons, etc http://idptv.state.id.us/dialogue4kids/birdsofprey/facts.html

What makes a Bird a Bird? What Makes A Bird A Raptor? Types of Raptors Birds of Prey Facts ... Test Your Knowledge DEFINITION The word raptor is derived from "rapere", a Latin word, which means to seize or capture. More specifically, a raptor is a bird of prey. A bird of prey is a carnivore (meat eater) that kills and eats mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects, rodents, and other birds. Many birds hunt, kill, and eat meat, but they may not be a raptor. There are three distinguishing traits that make raptors different from other birds: hooked beaks with sharp edges feet with sharp, curved claws or talons keen eyesight ORDERS AND GROUPS Raptors belong to two scientific orders, the Strigiformes and Falconiformes. The orders are divided into six groups with a total of about 446 species worldwide. They include: secretary bird (1 specie in Africa) falcons (63 species) osprey (1 specie) hawks and eagles (226 species) vultures (7 species) owls (148 species) HUNTERS BY DAY OR BY NIGHT Raptors also fit into two basic groupings as hunters, they are either diurnal or nocturnal hunters.

10. WWF-UK: Birds Of Prey Raptors feed on mammals, other birds, reptiles, fish, amphibians and insects.Most kill live prey while others vultures, for example - may eat carrion. http://www.wwf.org.uk/core/wildlife/fs_0000000008.asp

Areas of interest WWF-UK home Just for kids - go wild! Just for teachers Just for researchers Just for shoppers Just for business Just for local authorities Who cares? campaign Chemicals and Health Campaign One million sustainable homes About WWF What can I do? Wildlife News Search WWF-UK WWF-UK Wildlife Endangered species > Birds of prey Saturday 12 June 2004 Endangered species Barn Owl Bears Big Cats Birds of prey ... Environmental threats Birds of prey Background Current threats What WWF is doing Background Raptors have existed for 75 million years and today there are over 450 species including eagles, hawks, falcons, vultures, buzzards, ospreys, harriers, kites and owls. They live in most habitats in virtually all areas of the world. There are two main types of raptor - those that hunt in daylight and those that hunt by night. They range from huge vultures and condors to tiny falconets not much larger than a sparrow. They are famous for their powerful hooked beaks and claws, as well as the dramatic way in which they catch their food. Raptors feed on mammals, other birds, reptiles, fish, amphibians and insects. Most kill live prey while others - vultures, for example - may eat carrion. The palm vulture is a partial vegetarian that eats palm nut husks. Over much of the 19th and early 20th centuries, birds of prey around the world have been regarded as a threat to game and livestock and large numbers have been killed and their eggs collected. Between 1950 and 1975 many countries passed laws to protect them. In the United Kingdom, numerous birds of prey including the red kite, merlin and osprey are protected by law and some species, such as the golden eagle and osprey, are also protected by EU legislation. Even so, they still suffer from persecution, poisoning and nest robbing.

11. The Peregrine Fund - World Center For Birds Of Prey - Velma Morrison Interpretiv Velma Morrison Interpretive Center. at the World Center for birds of prey. The Velma Morrison Interpretive Center is a modern facility that offers something for everyone. and vultures at the center are living ambassadors for their kind. Visitors learn the important role birds of prey have http://www.peregrinefund.org/visit.html

Velma Morrison Interpretive Center at the World Center for Birds of Prey The Velma Morrison Interpretive Center is a modern facility that offers something for everyone. Visitors explore the world of raptors through interactive displays, multi-media shows, and close-up views of a wide variety of birds of prey. With an exploratory approach , the Discovery Room enables children and the child-at-heart to probe into the special adaptations of birds. In the Biology and Ecology W ing, the unique qualities of raptors are revealed through displays, interactive exhibits, and a multi-media presentation. The Conservation W ing addresses the peril raptors and ultimately humans face, and explains The Peregrine Fund’s worldwide conservation projects. Our guests also enjoy “a day in the life of a Harpy Eagle” presented in the Tropical Rainforest Room which gives the feeling of being in the tropics.

12. Links To Pages About Birds Of Prey Information and discussion list on the biology, ecology, behaviour and rehabilitationof diurnal and nocturnal birds of prey (eagles, kites, vultures, owls etc http://www.owlpages.com/links/raptor.html

^Main Links Page ^Owl Pages Home Submit a Site Search OwlPages.com Birds of Prey Links Click Here to submit a site for inclusion on this page. Books about Raptors and Birds of Prey Audubon's Center for Birds of Prey - Make an Owl or bird of prey a part of your family by adopting one of the center's many injured birds. http://www.adoptabird.org/ Brinzal - A Raptor rehabilitation site in Madrid, Spain. This page is in Spanish. http://www.brinzal.org Cascades Raptor Center - is a non-profit nature center and wildlife hospital specialising in birds of prey. http://www.raptor-center.com/ Eagle's Heritage , set on 29 acres of natural bushland, is the largest area in Australia specifically set aside for eco-tourism based rehabilitation of birds of prey. http://www.netserv.net.au/eagle/ EarthWings Raptor Care and Rehabilitation - members of the Society for the Preservation of Raptors. Volunteer wildlife carers specialising in birds of prey, and particularly owls. Located in Perth, Western Australia. See the photo gallery documenting the growth of Shadow the Barn Owl from 11 days of age up to fledging. http://members.iinet.net.au/~whiteowl/

13. Birds Of Prey chicks by tearing off small pieces of flesh from prey provided by the mate. In afew species, such as Old and New World vultures and secretary birds, food is http://www.seaworld.org/animal-info/info-books/raptors/reproduction.htm

Reproduction A. Sexual maturity. 1. In general, smaller species begin breeding at an earlier age than larger species. a. Small Accipiter hawks, falcons, and harriers usually start to breed at one to two years. b. Buteo hawks, kites, and large falcons breed at two or three years. Ospreys begin breeding at three or more years. c. Large eagles usually start to breed at four to nine years, and vultures up to 12 years. 2. First-time breeding may be delayed if competition for food is high or territories are unavailable. B. Reproductive behavior. 1. Most diurnal birds of prey are monogamous. Some birds keep the same mate for several years, such as ospreys, while others have different mates each year, such as snail kites. In some groups of Harris' hawks, monogamous breeding pairs are assisted by a number of nonbreeding helpers, mostly previous offspring. 2. A few species are polygynous or polyandrous. a. Polygyny is when a male mates with more than one female at a time. Many harriers are polygynous. b. Polyandry is when a female mates with more than one male at a time. Polyandry has been observed in populations of Harris' hawks and Galapagos hawks

14. Birds Of Prey eat carrion. Many diurnal birds of prey include carrion in their diet;but in vultures, carrion tends to be the main food source. http://www.seaworld.org/animal-info/info-books/raptors/diet.htm

Diet and Eating Habits A. Food preferences and resources. 1. All diurnal birds of prey eat some type of animal flesh, including reptiles, insects, fish, birds, mammals, molluscs, and carrion. 2. Groups of birds favor certain foods. a. Most Old and New World vultures prefer to eat carrion. Many diurnal birds of prey include carrion in their diet; but in vultures, carrion tends to be the main food source. b. Larger falcons and Accipiter hawks eat mostly birds. (1) Peregrine falcons feed on doves, pigeons, grouse, shorebirds, and jays. (2) Sharp-shinned hawks eat sparrows, robins, and warblers. c. Buteo hawks tend to feed on mammals, such as mice, voles, ground squirrels, rats, rabbits, and gophers. 3. Some species have specialized diets. a. Ospreys feed almost exclusively on fish. b. Palmnut vultures (Gypohierax angolensis) feed mainly on the fruit and husks of palms, though they occasionally eat fishes or insects. c. Honey buzzards (Pernis apivorus) prefer wasps and their larvae or pupae. d. Bat hawks (Macheiramphus alcinus) eat bats.

15. Report On The International Seminar On The Indian Vulture Situation Sept. 2000. settlements comprised a small part of the agricultural sample areas (not more than5% altogether) while over 30% of all birds of prey (mostly vultures and Kites http://www.nbpc.co.uk/ivr2001.htm

REPORTS FROM THE WORKSHOP ON INDIAN GYPS VULTURES TH EURASIAN CONGRESS ON RAPTORS SEVILLA, SPAIN SEPTEMBER 2001 COMPILED AND EDITED BY: TODD KATZNER ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY AND JEMIMA PARRY-JONES MBE THE NATIONAL BIRDS OF PREY CENTRE Preface The attached reports are from the workshop on declines in Gyps vulture populations, which was held at the 2001 Raptor Conference of the Raptor Research Foundation in Seville, Spain. Earlier workshops on vulture decline had been held in India and in Africa. However, by autumn 2001 a great deal of new research had been initiated, and it was therefore relevant to bring field and veterinary workers together to discuss this issue again. Furthermore, this was the first workshop on vulture decline held at a meeting of the Raptor Research Foundation , and one of our goals was to bring this issue to the attention of a wide audience of raptor biologists. These reports summarize the talks given at the workshop and the discussion which followed. The Long-billed Vulture ( Gyps indicus ) is considered by some to be comprised of two very distinct species

16. Field Identification Guide Directory Birds Of Prey they see it soaring high above. vultures turkey vulture. Other Birdsof prey Osprey. Look! Up In The Sky! It s A Bird It s .. http://www.illinoisraptorcenter.org/Field Guide/guidecover.html

Birds of Prey Hawks: red-tailed hawk, Cooper's hawk northern harrier rough-legged hawk ... red-shouldered hawk Owls: barn owl barred owl eastern screech owl great horned owl ... snowy owl Eagles: bald eagle golden eagle Falcons: peregrine falcon American kestrel The turkey vulture really isn't a bird of prey, but people often believe it is a hawk or an eagle when they see it soaring high above. Vultures: turkey vulture Other Birds of Prey: Osprey Look! Up In The Sky! It's A Bird...It's..... Even at a distance or in poor light, there are clues available to help you identify the eagles, hawks, owls, vultures and falcons you might see in Illinois. Try to identify the owl silhouetted in the picture at left. Click here for the answer. P Chris Young and Jane Seitz, The Illinois Raptor Center. Others pictures are used courtesy of Dennis Oehmke, Kanae Hirabayashi or The State Journal-Register in Springfield. The primary reference for this guide is: The Birds of Illinois by H. David Bohlen, asst. curator zoology, the Illinois State Museum . It is used with the author's permission. Other sources will be noted in the text. If your question wasn't answered here, email us:

17. Birds - Birds Of Prey birds of prey is the They are also known as raptors. All of these birds are faunivores orHawk family includes eagles, hawks, kites and Old W orld vultures. http://www.iwrc-online.org/kids/Facts/Birds/raptors.htm

"Birds of prey" is the term used to describe the hawk, falcon and owl families. They are also known as "raptors." All of these birds are faunivores - their diet consists of animals. The hawk and falcon families are "diurnal," that is, they are most active during broad daylight. The owl families are mainly "nocturnal," meaning that they are more active at night. The Accipitridae or Hawk family includes eagles, hawks, kites and Old W orld vultures. Their nearest relatives are osprey, falcons, American vultures and condors. Species of the hawk family are found almost worldwide, although not in the Antarctic, North Arctic or on many oceanic islands. Hawk family species range in size from the small sharp-shinned hawk to the enormous harpy eagle of south Mexico and South America. The Falconidae, or Falcon family, may resemble the hawk family in many ways but is set apart from it because the falcons have a bill that is toothed and notched. Falcons are found almost worldwide, with much t he same range at the hawk family. There are 58 species, including the kestrel of Eurasia and Africa. The falcon family species range from the tiny pygmy falcons of Africa, Asia and South America to the large gyrfalcon.

18. Birds Of Prey Quiz - 11/10/2000 - ENN.com Besides relying on the flesh of other animals for food, birds of prey such aseagles, hawks, owls, vultures and falcons — also called raptors — are http://www.enn.com/features/2000/11/11102000/birdsofprey_40006.asp

Site Index: Home News ENN Earthnews Affiliates News In-Depth Topics Interact Online Quizzes Postcards Marketplace Business Center Store Advanced Search Advertise Join ENN e-mail Subscription Take our Survey Affiliate Tech Center Post Press Release Help About ENN Site Map Birds of prey quiz Friday, November 10, 2000 By Lucy Chubb Click here From the graceful eagle to the carrion-eating turkey vulture to the dive-bombing peregrine falcon, birds of prey are among the most spectacular animals on Earth. These birds have all adapted to their surroundings, developing unique habits and finding their own special niche to ensure survival. Peregrine falcons prey on other birds, which they catch in midair while flying at speeds of up to 220 miles per hour. Instead of building their homes in trees or cliffs like many raptors, northern harriers nest on the ground and feed there too. Vultures and condors almost always eat the remains of dead animals. Several owls hunt exclusively at night. What do you know about birds of prey? Can you name the largest bird of prey in North America? Which sense do turkey vultures rely on most when looking for food? Is the bald eagle an endangered species? There's a lot to know about this amazing group of birds. See what you can grasp in ENN's

19. LARGE PYRENEAN BIRDS OF PREY them easily. Bearded vultures are alongside Bonelli s eagle- the mostendangered bird of prey of French fauna. The couples scattered http://www.pyrenees-decouvertes.com/en/faunes/rapaces/index.asp

Large Pyrenean birds of prey by Jean Joachim, engineer at the wild fauna laboratory, INRA. Large birds of prey have always been persecuted and have only found refuge in the most inaccessible parts of mountain ranges, often at very high altitudes. Although protected for the past twenty years or so, they show no inclination to recolonize the lower altitudes and plains. Human activity leaves them only a marginal role in a sanitized countryside dedicated to intensive farming practices. The Pyrenees were the last refuge in the whole of France for certain species, while offering shelter to birds of prey known in other mountains. It is this wealth of wildlife that the various nature reserves throughout the range -from the national park in the west to eastern reserves- all aim to conserve. In the 1970s, just before birds of prey were placed under legal protection, the situation was critical. Today, most small and medium bird of prey populations have risen to an acceptable level. The larger birds of prey are more sensitive to disturbances of all kinds. The time taken before reaching sexual maturity, the few young born per couple (often one over a two-year period), the long breeding period (one year) and the numerous failures all serve to slow down reproduction and hinder the renewal of generations. We should always keep one eye on the sky in the hopes of seeing a fleeting silhouette or even the soaring flight of one of these large birds of prey in their own domain.

20. Birds Of Prey . . . Some Of The Animals We Treat At The FFAWRC vultures, eagles, hawks, falcons and owls are all birds of prey and are a tremendousasset to our area by their consumption of rodents, other crop destroying http://www.fundwildlife.org/preybirds.html

Golden Eagle Kestrel Barn Owl Great Horned Owl ... Vulture Hawks: Red-tailed Red-shouldered Cooper's and Sharp-shinned Golden eagle with Red-tailed hawks in flight cage. Birds of prey is the term applied to those birds whose diet consists of meat. There are many different species common to San Diego County, ranging from the massive Golden Eagle to the scrappy little American Kestrel. Vultures, eagles, hawks, falcons and owls are all birds of prey and are a tremendous asset to our area by their consumption of rodents, other crop destroying animals, insects, snakes, and in some cases, carrion. Some species often to our dismay, include songbirds, doves and pigeons in their diet. This is simply nature's way of keeping balance. We should neither want to nor attempt to interfere. All birds of prey are federally protected. It is a violation of federal law to harm a bird of prey, disturb a nest, take eggs, or even have a feather in your possession without express permission from the federal government. The near demise of several species, due to indiscriminate use of pesticides and loss of habitat, along with other reasons, has led to this "blanket" protected status for our native birds of prey. The most commonly seen birds of prey in San Diego County are the following: Owls: Barn Owl, Great Horned Owl

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